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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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